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Hepatic paraplegia

R Mousseau, T Reynolds

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    This case study highlights spastic paraplegia in a cirrhotic patient, a rare neurological complication of chronic hepatic encephalopathy linked to a spontaneous portasystemic shunt.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Hepatology
    • Vascular Surgery

    Background:

    • Chronic liver disease (cirrhosis) can lead to complications affecting multiple organ systems.
    • Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a known neurological complication of cirrhosis.
    • Portasystemic shunts, abnormal connections between the portal and systemic veins, can exacerbate HE.

    Observation:

    • A 53-year-old patient with cirrhosis presented with spastic paraplegia.
    • The neurological symptoms were attributed to chronic hepatic encephalopathy.
    • A spontaneous portasystemic anastomosis was identified as a contributing factor.

    Findings:

    • The case illustrates a rare neurological sequela of hepatic encephalopathy.
    • Spastic paraplegia developed in the context of a spontaneous portasystemic shunt.

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  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic investigations are detailed.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the diverse and severe neurological manifestations of advanced liver disease.
    • Understanding portasystemic shunts is crucial for managing HE complications.
    • Highlights the importance of considering rare neurological syndromes in cirrhotic patients.